The Parts in the Sum of the Whole

Season 5, Episode 16, Aired
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In the 100th episode, Booth and Brennan tell Sweets about a mistake in his book. Sweets is shocked to learn of this mistake, and asks Booth and Brennan to reveal the truth. They agree, and flash back to the first time they worked on a case together. The formation and evolution of their relationship, as well as the relationships of the other Jeffersonian workers, is examined.moreless
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  • their point of view

    8.0
    "Great"
    By JoanneGraham1, Feb 09, 2012 Report Abuse
    just watched this episode last night and loved it. so what if its not accurate or true to the characters its booth and brennan telling the story so its not going to be perfect. its how they felt about each other thats improtant and i thought the ending was so heart breaking even tho ive seen the later series.

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  • Huh?

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    By KellyOverend, Jan 24, 2012 Report Abuse
    I have been gushing about this series everyone I know . I'm a new watcher , having found it on Netflix just a few weeks ago. I love it so much , that I watch about 3 episodes a day. Its the only t.v I watch ( my DVR is full because of it !!). That being said , I did NOT like this episode . Probably more so than others, since the episodes are still fresh in my mind.

    No way cam introduced the two . When cam first appeared in season two, there was no mention of them knowing each other even in the slightest way. No way did they kiss before this episode. The feeling is ALL wrong !! The ending : horrible . Then they are able to just go on in episode 17, pretending to be married ? Just strange! Also, Angela and Temperance were always best friends, and this episode shows that they just met ??? Finally, her demeanor in the episode is ALL WRONG! She called him names and slapped him ?? Tears ..!??
    I hope this doesn't mean that all the rest of the episodes will not be good!!moreless

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  • For the 100th episode of Bones, Brennan and Seeley recap their first case together for Dr. Sweets.

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    By JenniferPeasl, Nov 21, 2011 Report Abuse
    This was a terrible episode. I understand that it has gotten great reviews, but frankly, it just does not mesh up with the rest of the show. There are severe inconsistencies with the pilot episode, leading to plot holes and absurd details that had no place being in this episode. Frankly, if you're a Bones purist, then you probably will not like this episode. It has Cam in it, which makes no sense because she was never mentioned before the beginning of season two. It does not have Dr. Goodman. Angela and Brennan just happen to magically become friends during the flashback of this episode. These silly little details took away from the quality that I have come to expect from Bones.moreless

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  • Great episode, but, I gotta say, way too much stuff happened in 40 minutes!

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    By LaSerre, Nov 07, 2011 Report Abuse
    We've been waiting for a kiss (yeah, i know, the mistletoe... I meant a REAL kiss)for -literally- years, and without notice, we get two of them... and we missed even more action just for a few glasses of tequila.I gotta say this took me by surprise; the whole idea of the "real" first case was maybe not that accurate for purists, but still really fun, Sweets' frustration in this episode was priceless.Again, I really wasn't expecting Booth to move so fast, and it was sad seeing him lose his "bet". I'm really looking forward to see how the relationship between Bones & Booth evolves after this major event.moreless

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  • Extremely Disappointing

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    By norcalgirl83, Oct 30, 2011 Report Abuse
    I don't know how anyone can give a positive review of this episode. It feels like a slap in the face to loyal fans. For months they have been building up the 100th episode, and millions of us tuned in to see B & B take a step forward. Instead, they took a giant step back. The advertising was completely misleading, setting fans up for a huge heartbreak. B & B's relationship was progressing so much this season, from the episode when Gordon came back, to when Booth's grandfather came, to when Bones said in her toast that Booth taught her to believe in love. We've waited 5 years, I'm sick of the will they or won't they. I care about these characters and I want to see them happy. And yes, I know they will end up together eventually, but I don't want it to be two years from now on the series finale.

    Also, the flashbacks contained a lot of inconsistencies and holes, any true Bones fan would notice this. This episode is right up there with the finales of seasons 3 and 4 for over-promoted and under-performing, but this one takes the cake.moreless

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    • The 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air they search at the end is actually a 1957. The door shot, the dash, the chrome strip on top of the rear fender all say 1957. Edit
    • Nitpick: In the story Dr. Brennan and Booth told Sweets it appeared that Dr. Saroyan knew Dr. Brennan in the past. In fact, Dr. Saroyan encouraged Booth in seeking Dr. Brennan's expertise for help with the case. However, in episode 2x01 "The Titan on the Tracks" Booth clearly introduces both ladies, and they deny knowing each other. Edit
    • This episode explains how Dr. Brennan determined Booth was a descendant of John Wilkes Booth, infamous assassin of Abraham Lincoln. Booth's relationship to this man was mentioned in 5x12 "The Proof in the Pudding." Edit

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    • This is the second episode directed by David Boreanaz (Seeley Booth). He previously directed "The Bones That Foam." Edit
    • Featured Music: "Mmm" by Laura Izibor (the song "Gemma Arrington" sings on the video tape Booth shows Bones in the past) "One Beats Three" by Bear Lake (in the past when Booth and Brennan go out for drinks) Edit
    • David Boreanaz's father Dave has an uncredited cameo appearance in this episode. He appears about one-third of the way into the episode, in the first few seconds of the scene at Booth's work, where Booth tells Brennan that he brought in Gemma Arrington's boyfriend in to interrogate. In the scene, the elder Dave is the man who slaps a document onto a photocopier, then grabs it back and walks in front of Booth and Brennan as they enter the scene. David Boreanaz appeared on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno the Tuesday before this episode aired, and the aforementioned clip of his father was shown. When the episode aired on Fox though, a different version of the clip was seen. In the live broadcast scene, David's father left the document on the photocopier as he walked away, and his face was never revealed. The scene was altered again when the episode appeared on the Internet, reverting to the original version as shown on The Tonight Show. Edit

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    • Bones: Well, my people should look at it.
      Booth: Why?
      Bones: Because we're smarter than you.
      FBI Tech: I beg your pardon?
      Bones: Oh, please, do you really think the best and brightest go into law enforcement? No, the best and brightest go to the Jeffersonian.

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    • Caroline: I have let a pretty face lead me down the path of unrighteousness. Yours, for example. Booth: Well, it's not like that. Caroline: Of course it is. Watching you two together is like being at prom. But it's not high school now, Booth. It's grown-up time. The beautiful scientist, is fired. She just doesn't know it yet. Edit
    • (in the past) Booth: Do you believe in fate? Bones: Absolutely not. Ludicrous. (in the present day) Bones: I still don't. Booth: And I still do. Edit

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    • "Nothing happens unless first a dream.." Carl Sandburg This quote appears on a wall as Booth and Brennan are walking out of Sweet's building after talking to him (near the end of the episode). The quote is an allusion to the season four finale "The End in the Beginning," where Booth was in a coma and dreamt that he was married to Bones. Edit

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